Maria Semple on stoicism, rebellion and personal growth
05-04-2026 | 33 Min.
Georgina Godwin meets Maria Semple, bestselling author of ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’, to discuss her new book, ‘Go Gentle’, which follows a divorced stoic philosopher’s mid-life transformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy
03-04-2026 | 30 Min.
Georgina Godwin is joined by Sasha Debevec-McKenney to discuss the writer’s debut poetry collection “Joy is My Middle Name”, which is shortlisted for the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret Busby on publishing, power and representation
29-03-2026 | 29 Min.
Georgina Godwin meets Margaret Busby, Britain’s first black publisher. They discuss her career, the landmark anthology ‘Daughters of Africa’ and new release ‘Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fatima Bhutto at the Daunt Books Festival 2026
22-03-2026 | 37 Min.
Following the release of her memoir, ‘The Hour of the Wolf’, Fatima Bhutto joins Georgina Godwin at the Daunt Books Festival 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction
15-03-2026 | 31 Min.
Georgina Godwin is joined by renowned writer Francis Spufford. They discuss his early days at Chatto & Windus, his wrangles with sceptics and latest novel, ‘Nonesuch’, which is set in London during the Blitz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.